saturns rings are closing, in 2009 the rings will be edge on to us.
The top image shows saturn with the rings wide open the ower picture
shows an image taken last monday. www.jimsastro.com.
regards jim vincent.
Re: Good Place to buy lenses ... Saturn's rings with this, but I want to see it more clearly, hopefully ... I would think with a 6 inch you should be able to see differences in Saturns rings with your 10mm, though that may be a bit higher magnification than you need. ... I'd recommend somthing around 12-15 mm. ... I'm still a bit new to the idea of filters, myself, but I think you may check back threads to see what pieces are well recommended and, importantly, which to avoid. ... (sci.astro.amateur)
Re: Closing jump-rings effectively ... very thin plastic comets from sliding through. ... to open and close the rings.... machine-generated pair of earrings, which is an entirely different can ... 'sideways' as opposed to pulling them apart, does lend itself to closing... (rec.crafts.jewelry)
Re: Closing jump-rings effectively ... I absolutely loved Judy's suggestion of oval rings and second it. ... if your prototype demands a round jump ring and if you are opening and ...closing the rings properly (out to the side...one side coming in toward you ... using sterling silver rings, but perhaps I should? ... (rec.crafts.jewelry)
Re: Closing jump-rings effectively ... problem may be how you are opening and closing the rings.... away and toward myself when opening and reverse when closing.... rings I am using are not high quality.... I have now resorted to a tiny spot of clear craft glue and ... (rec.crafts.beads)
Re: saturn ... The top image shows saturn with the rings wide open the ower picture... pick off the Encke Division just about every night. ... (sci.astro.amateur)
